Appendix C - Code Assessment

Reconfiguring a Lot Code



        the community it serves;                                    infrastructure instrument.
   c)   provides opportunities for all age groups and levels of                                                                           AO18.3 – 18.8 – Not Applicable
        mobility;                                                   AO18.3                                                                The proposed development is not required to provide open
   d)   is well distributed and contributes to the legibility and   Land intended for public open space complements existing
        character of the specific town, village or locality;        adjacent and surrounding open space areas and physical                space or parkland
   e)   creates attractive settings and focal points for the        linkages to these areas are provided.
        community, designed as attractive and enjoyable,
        functional and safe places to meet and recreate;            AO18.4
   f)   benefits the amenity of adjoining land uses;                Open space is provided adjacent to waterways, with roads
   g)   facilitates the retention and protection of ecologically    servicing the linear parkland and lots located on the opposite side
        important areas, wetlands, waterways, drainage lines        of the road to the waterways.
        and native habitat areas, their associated
        buffers, ecological linkages and other natural and          AO18.5
        cultural features;                                          A park has direct road frontages of a minimum of 25% of the
   h)   incorporates appropriate measures for stormwater            total allotment boundary of the park to provide
        and flood management;                                       physical access and visibility.
   i)   is cost effective to maintain; and
   j)   is dedicated as public land in the early stages of the      AO18.6
        subdivision.                                                Public open space has good connectivity for users via pedestrian
                                                                    and cycle paths.

                                                                    AO18.7
                                                                    Landscaping is designed to create aesthetically pleasing open
                                                                    space areas and to suit the type, setting and purpose of the
                                                                    particular park.

                                                                    AO18.8
                                                                    Active parkland in all areas other than the Low impact
                                                                    industry zone and Medium impact industry zone will contain
                                                                    embellishment in accordance with the Local Government
                                                                    Infrastructure Plan in Part 4 such as:

                                                                         a)   children’s play facilities catering for various ages
                                                                              including a soft fall surface where required and a shade
                                                                              cover over play equipment;
                                                                         b)   seating;
                                                                         c)   picnic table/s with seats; and
                                                                         d)   landscaping.

                                                                    Editor’s Note— Further detail on Landscaping is addressed in